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The Witches' Kitchen

Allen Williams (2010)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.71/5 (182)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

AmnesiaCaptivity

Hero archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Heroine archetypes

Amnesiac Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

AmnesiacFound Family Crew

Synopsis

When Toad wakes up dangling over a bubbling witches' cauldron with no memory of her former life, she just manages to escape and, with the help of an imp, a fairy, and some other friends, she sets out to discover her identity.

Is The Witches' Kitchen appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

A lighthearted middle grade fantasy featuring mild peril (witches' cauldron opening scene) but focuses on a young girl's quest to discover her identity with the help of magical friends. No violence beyond escape scenes, no language concerns.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity and amnesia.

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy following Toad as she escapes from witches and teams up with an imp and fairy to solve the mystery of who she really is.

Tags

Adventure FantasyFairy Tale ElementsQuest Fantasy